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Watch the Astrodome partially implode

By Jeremy Binckes, Digital First Media

Posted:
12/10/2013 11:03:43 AM MST

Updated:
12/10/2013 04:41:17 PM MST

Late Sunday night, the implosion of the Houston Astrodome began, marking phase one of the end of its 35-year life. The Astrodome was a victim of a failed proposal to turn it into a retail and exhibition space in November.

The first blasts demolished the circular ramp towers that circled the building. According to TV station KHOU, the demolition of the towers “had to be done, regardless of what happens next.” The Astrodome is also undergoing asbestos clearing.

Lockheed says object part of 'sensor technology' testing that ended ThursdayWhat the heck is that thing? It's fair to assume that question was on the minds of many people who traveled along Colo. 128 south of Boulder this week if they happened to catch a glimpse of what appeared to be a large, silver projectile perched alongside the highway and pointed north toward town.